CVE-2008-3637 json
The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized vari…
published 2008-09-26 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3623
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue."
Exploit prediction
5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-665 Improper Initialization
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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secunia.com
/advisories/32018
third-party-advisory, broken-link, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3178
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3179
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45396
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31379
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020943
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3637
- NVD CVE-2008-3637
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